Brushed with Beauty Fancy Fold Card

Posted on April 15, 2026 by scrappychicks

Hello Hello. We are onto our 7th card in Card Chain Swap that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round one) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is part of a series of blog hops for each of the card designs, to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the 3rd version of the card made by Cheryl Hurst, another New South Wales. So, if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies’ blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

This is a really simple fancy fold card, involving the base and three strips of card stock.It folds down flat and still fits into a standard C6 size envelope. Before sticking the strips on, you need to be sure to adhere the inside pattern piece in place. The atach the strips and then the rest of the pattern pieces of paper.

To create the card I used the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper (#167082), Branching Out Dies (#165775 – which are in the Last Chance section for a bargain right now), and a flower fussy cut from one of the papers in the Lovely Blossoms DSP (#167168).

To see another version of this card that I’ve created head here to my post from December 2025.

To see all the other cards in the chain head here.

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Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Dannii

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Beach Boardwalk Fun Fold Card

Posted on April 11, 2026 by scrappychicks

And I’m back with another round of Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker.

This is the sixth card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution. My card below was the 8th version of the card made by Julia Quinn, from Queensland. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

This is such a fun interactive fancy fold card. I decided to use the Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Papers again, this time with the sticker pack (#166840), and some Blackberry Bliss Cardstock. Around the edges of the title sticker I added some Blackberry Bliss ink to the edges. In the picture below you can see the the interactive front is from one main piece that is folded and attached to the backing piece. And a small centre panel is added for the sentiment and embellishments. When the front of the card is opened you can write on the inside.

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Until next time, happy crafting.

Dannii

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Hobby Haven Card

Posted on April 8, 2026 by scrappychicks

Another round of the Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker.

This is the fifth card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution. My card below was the 4th version of the card made by Nancy Hoetker, another fellow Victorian. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

I made my version of the card using Hobby Haven Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167201) – if you like it be sure to grab it quick as it’s in Last Chance. I loved this pack because it has a couple of sheets of die cut pieces. So I used these as a feature on the card. The card base itself is from a retired patterned Card and Envelope Pack. And the bling was from my stash.

To see everyone else’s cards check them out here.

Until next time, Happy Crafting,

Dannii

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Beach Boardwalk Birthday Card

Posted on April 4, 2026 by scrappychicks

Round 4 of Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the last version of the card made by Carolina Evans, another fellow Victorian. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

To create this card I used Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Papers (#166820) – selecting one patter as the mat piece, and then two pattern to cover the top and bottom of the main piece. The Happy Birthday day stamp is from the “Layered Thoughts” stamp set (#165346) and stamped in Secret Sea Ink (#165285). The edges of the white piece that I stamped it on are torn to give the rough edge. And some bling from my stash.

To follow along and see the other creations head to the link below.

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Hopping you have a crafty day.

Dannii

xx

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Peaceful Garden Fancy Fold Card

Posted on April 1, 2026 by scrappychicks

It’s time for another of the Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the 2nd version of the card made by Tracy Held, another fellow Victorian. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

For my version of this card I chose to use papers from the “Peaceful Garden’ Designer Series Paper (#165917) in the feature layers on a Crumb Cake Cardstock Cardbase. Add some Secret Sea Cardstock to mat things. The embossing folder used on the Basic White Cardstock has unfortunately retired since I made this card, but you could substitute with folder of choice. The dove die cut is from the Peaceful Dove Bundle, cut from some of the DSP. Plus some Black & White & Gold & White Bakers Twine (#166005) and Iridescent Foil Gems (#162842).

The card itself has a wide ‘hinge’ on the left side, with only the triangular side with the dry embossed square actually opening.

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Until next time,

Happy Crafting,

Dannii. xx

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Cute As A Bug

Posted on March 28, 2026 by scrappychicks

Round 2 of Card Chain Swap Cards Series that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the 6th version of the card made by Monique Witherby, from NSW. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

For my version of this card I choose to use papers from the “Cute as a Bug’ Designer Series Paper (#166994) for the pattern blocks, on a Old Olive Cardstock Cardbase and A Mossy Meadow Cardstock Mat. The tea party bugs were punched from the same DSP, using the “To The Point Label Punch” (#164568), I then matted that on Basic White Cardstock and fussy cut to match the shape. The “hello” stamp is from the “Fabulous Sayings” Stamp Set (January 26 Product of the Ponth).

For the inside of the card I added some fussy cut ants marching along, from the DSP. To shop for any of these products you can head over here to my website.

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Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Dannii

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‘Brushed with Beauty’ meets ‘Lovely Blossoms’

Posted on March 25, 2026 by scrappychicks

Whoo hoo! A new series of Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the 5th version of the card made by Ros Davidson, another fellow Victorian. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

For my version of this card I chose to us papers from the “Brushed with Beauty’ Designer Series Paper (#167082) in the background layers on a Vanilla Cardstock Cardbase. And a cut apart card from the “Lovely Blossoms” Designer Series Papers (#167168). And I added some “Flower Accents” (#165171).

What you can’t see super well, (sorry forgot to take more photos before I posted it to it’s recepient) is that the front of the card is folded back along the right to show the inside of the card back, before adding on the featured flower cut aparet piece. The inside was also lined with DSP and had a white panel to write on.

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The POM Creative Vault is a customer-exclusive PDF tutorial collection featuring 12 creative projects from a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators — all using this month’s Product of the Month.

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Happy Crafting

Dannii

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March Product of the Month

Posted on March 17, 2026 by scrappychicks

Welcome to the Product of the Month Collaboration Group Blog Hop for March – with the beautiful Notes of Spring stamp set.

Today I’d like to share with you a layout originally designed by my friend Shelly Harwood as part of our 2026 Mission Possible Scrapbook Challenge that we ran in January and February.

This layout used the Lights of Auroa Designer Series 6×6 Papers, the matching ink colours and two toned cardstock.The cute little bunnies and their two step stamping design are simply georgous, making it easy to create depth and tone in the body of the bunnies.

This layout uses the fun technique of gutting the outer sheet of Blackberry Bliss two tone cardstock to create the boarder – with the light side being the larger boarder. Then flip over to the dark (true) side and gut again to create the thin second border. Both of these borders are attached to a sheet of White Willow Cardstock. The remainder from the insides of the Blackberry Bliss is then used to mounf the triangles of the Designer Series Paper.

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Product of the Month Creative Vault Tutorial Collection
When you shop Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month, I love being able to say “thank
you” with something extra.


The POM Creative Vault is a customer-exclusive PDF tutorial collection featuring 12
creative projects from a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators — all using this month’s
Product of the Month.


You’ll receive step-by-step instructions and inspiration you can use right away, whether
you’re a simple stamper or love trying new folds and techniques.


✨ How to get it:

Place a $125 AU order in my Stampin’ Up! online store

OR purchase the PDF for $35 AU


It’s my way of rewarding loyal customers and helping you get even more out of the
products you love.

Until next time,

Happy Crafting,

Dannii

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Painted Illusions

Posted on February 18, 2026 by scrappychicks

I’m in love with the February Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month! It is a fanastical Designer Series Paper Pack – “Painted Illusions 12 x 12 DSP”. So it was perfect for this wedding layout that I’ve created as part of our Product Of The Month (POM) blog hop.

If you haven’t heard of POM yet, this is what it is all about. Stampin’ Up! has started a new monthly promotion. Every month there will be a new product. To get your hands on the product, all you need to do is place an order. If your order is $125 (in Australia – the $amount will differ depending on your market) then you can add the Product Of The Month to your order for only $9. We won’t know in advance what the POM will be. It could be a stamp set, embellishments, ribbon, dies or any other paper crafting product. No matter what it is, paying $9 is a bargain!

To create this layout I cut a heart from the centre of the base page. The stamped a variety of sentiments and flowers from a couple of different stamp sets: Swirled Designs #167030; Banner Sayings #167044; Simply Beautiful #166958; Reason to Celebrate #166905. Plus the matching inks: Pretty Peacock; Misty Moonlight; Granny Apple Green; Flirty Flamingo; Lost Lagoon; Petal Pink; and Darling Duckling.

Then I added torn edge strips of the DSP to show through the heart. Added a couple of titles from the “Unforgetable Times Mix & Match Specialty Ephemera Pack” #166987. And ofcourse some bling: Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems (WSL) #165615; Delightful Decorative Dots #165915; and 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls #165192.

The photo mat is Granny Apple Green two tone cardstock, on the light side. Such a fun layout for a beautiful garden wedding in January.

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When you shop Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month with me, I love being able to say “thank
you” with something extra. To shop with me head here.

The POM Creative Vault is a customer-exclusive PDF tutorial collection featuring 12 creative projects from a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators — all using this month’s Product of the Month. You’ll receive step-by-step instructions and inspiration you can use right away, whether you’re a simple stamper or love trying new folds and techniques.

Hope you have a crafty day

Dannii

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Fabulous Sayings Cards

Posted on January 21, 2026 by scrappychicks

Have you seen the new Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month Program? If not you are totally missing out.

The January Product of the Month is a fabulous stamp set that is great for cardmaking and scrapbooking. Send thoughtful messages with style using the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set! This versatile stamping set features all-occasion sentiment stamps for birthdays, thank-you notes, love, friendship, and support cards. The mix of a handwritten script with a classic serif font pair beautifully with a wide range of card making and paper crafting styles.

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colours you want.

On the weekend I used these stamps with my Saturday Workshop Ladies as part of our card kit. I combined the stamps with the Lovely & Beautiful 12×12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper (166957), Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (167097), Gallery Blooms Stamp Set (165211), White with Gold 3/8″ Ribbon (166979), and Fresh Fresia and Petal Pink A4 cardstock.

To check out other projects using the January Product of the Month – check out this blog hop. https://blogcarousel.com/?1ass&showBloghop

You can purchase the Product of the Month item for only $9 AUD | $11 NZD when you spend $125 AUD | $150 NZD or more in a single order. Your basket total MUST be $125 AUD | $150 NZD or more at checkout to qualify. The Product of the Month is a while stocks last item, and will stay avaliable beyond January if stock is still avaliable. So, if you didn’t qualify in January but you qualify in February, you can choose to buy the January Product of the Month, provided it’s still available for purchase and you meet the qualifying amount.

When you shop Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month with me, I love being able to say “thank
you” with something extra. To shop with me head here.

The POM Creative Vault is a customer-exclusive PDF tutorial collection featuring 12 creative projects from a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators — all using this month’s Product of the Month. You’ll receive step-by-step instructions and inspiration you can use right away, whether you’re a simple stamper or love trying new folds and techniques.

Hope you all have a crafty day

Dannii

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